How will Turmeric improve your life

Warning this path gets spicy 🤪

Hey, let me start with saying, I get it. You probably have read about Turmeric before. So have I. However. If you are like me, I forget. That's why I like blogging so much. It acts as a quick reminder of key knowledge that will help keep your health on a good path.

By all means click away if you know everything there is to know about Turmeric, but if you have just a few minutes, please do yourself a favour and brush up on the benefits. You may need to ensure your next food shop has some Turmeric in your cart.

The basics:

Turmeric is a spice that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. It is native to Southeast Asia, but it is now grown in many parts of the world. Turmeric is a member of the ginger family, and it has a bright yellow color. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, which has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

There is a growing body of scientific evidence to support the health benefits of turmeric. Curcumin has been shown to help with a variety of conditions, including:

💪 Arthritis: Curcumin can help to reduce inflammation and pain in people with arthritis.

💪 Depression: Curcumin has been shown to be as effective as some antidepressants in treating depression.

💪 Cancer: Curcumin has been shown to kill cancer cells and prevent cancer from spreading.

💪 Heart disease: Curcumin can help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

💪 Alzheimer's disease: Curcumin can help to protect the brain from damage and improve cognitive function in people with Alzheimer's disease.

Turmeric is a safe and effective spice that can be added to your diet in a variety of ways. You can add it to your food, take it as a supplement, or apply it to your skin as a cream or ointment. If you are considering taking turmeric supplements, be sure to talk to your doctor first.

Dosing Information:

The World Health Organisation advises up to 3mg per kg of bodyweight of curcuminoids, which includes curcumin.

The average daily intake in an Indian diet is much higher, between 60 and 100mg per kg of bodyweight.

For the best effect, you should have turmeric in combination with black pepper. A 2017 study by USA’s Central Michigan University reported that an important compound in black pepper, piperine, can promote the body’s ability to absorb curcumin by 2000%.

Children under 12 years old and women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should not take turmeric, as its safety in these groups not been proven.

Here are some tips for incorporating turmeric into your diet:

🥄 Add turmeric to your cooking. Turmeric can be added to soups, stews, curries, and other dishes.

🥄 Make turmeric tea. Add a teaspoon of turmeric powder to a cup of hot water and let it steep for 10 minutes.

🥄 Add turmeric to your smoothies. Turmeric can be added to smoothies for a delicious and nutritious boost.

🥄 Take turmeric capsules. Turmeric capsules are a convenient way to get your daily dose of turmeric.

Turmeric is a powerful spice with many health benefits. Adding it to your diet is a great way to improve your overall health and well-being.

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